Contigo Pan y Cebolla by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza

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Author Gorostiza, Manuel Eduardo de, 1789-1851
Editor McGuire, Elizabeth, 1879-
Title Contigo Pan y Cebolla
Note With notes, exercises and vocabulary.
Note Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Stan Goodman, Mariluz Ochoa de Olza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Contigo Pan y Cebolla" by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza is a prose comedy written in the early 19th century. The play offers an engaging glimpse into various aspects of Spanish life and thought, primarily revolving around a family dynamic and the complexities of romance and social expectations. The main characters include Doña Matilde, who grapples with her feelings for Don Eduardo, a suitor whose financial status becomes a contentious point in their relationship. The opening of the play introduces Doña Matilde, who is in a state of distress as she prepares for a pivotal moment that will determine her future. She confides in Bruno, her servant, about her anxiety regarding her father's impending decision about her marriage. When Don Eduardo arrives, their banter reveals a deeper connection, yet Matilde is torn by her father's expectations and her own desires. As the scenes unfold, the audience witnesses the characters navigating their emotions and societal pressures, setting the stage for the comedic twists and revelations to come. The play's humorous dialogue and relatable themes of love and familial duty suggest a lighthearted exploration of these timeless issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Spanish
LoC Class PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish language -- Readers
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EBook-No. 12368
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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